Menlo is a small, private, non-profit Silicon Valley school that focuses on business education with a strong liberal arts emphasis. We've been named among the "Best Colleges in the West" by The Princeton Review six years running and a U.S. News "Best Regional College" for the last four years.

Menlo is a small, private, non-profit Silicon Valley school that focuses on business education with a strong liberal arts emphasis. We’ve been named among the “Best Colleges in the West” by The Princeton Review six years running and a U.S. News “Best Regional College” for the last four years.

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In 1927, Menlo College was founded as a two-year program for young men to complete their lower division coursework before transferring to an upper division college or university.

When Stanford University considered dropping its freshman and sophomore classes, it was imagined that Menlo College might become the junior college division of Stanford University. Menlo’s fate rested with the Stanford Board of Trustees until 1932 when Stanford decided to remain a four-year undergraduate university with graduate schools.

Menlo College’s size and location, in one of the most entrepreneurial and innovative geographical areas in the world, is enabling the college to create a valuable market niche for itself both locally and globally.

"This is my first semester as the President of Menlo College. I have been a CEO, a venture capitalist, an entrepreneur and a bestselling author, among other things."

"Why did I want to add college president to my resume? It was all about the Menlo community and the impact the college is having on lives. I felt that I could become a part of a special family, and I was honored to accept the reins as its chief champion. It is a special privilege to be on a campus where scholars develop into future leaders, learning to think critically, strategize, innovate, communicate, connect, change and lead."

"This is my first semester as the President of Menlo College. I have been a CEO, a venture capitalist, an entrepreneur and a bestselling author, among other things."

"Why did I want to add college president to my resume? It was all about the Menlo community and the impact the college is having on lives. I felt that I could become a part of a special family, and I was honored to accept the reins as its chief champion. It is a special privilege to be on a campus where scholars develop into future leaders, learning to think critically, strategize, innovate, communicate, connect, change and lead."

Nearby Menlo College you can find many of the top technology industry leaders. (Consequently, the area has the most millionaires and billionaires in the United States per capita.)

Menlo College is one of the top, private, non-profit, business schools in California. We have a clear, unique focus: deliver business education with a strong liberal arts emphasis. As a small, private college, we give you personal attention to unleash your creativity, encourage your passions, build your connections and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit to carry you confidently into the future.

Menlo College is situated midway between San Francisco and San Jose in Atherton, on the San Francisco Peninsula in California. The towns of Menlo Park and Palo Alto are within walking distance, and are known for their tree-lined streets featuring distinctive boutiques, shops and outstanding eateries that serve cuisine to suit any taste.

Coastal areas with beaches and other outdoor recreation facilities are easily accessible from the Menlo College campus. Also nearby is the Stanford Shopping Center, an upscale, open-air mall.

It’s easy to get to Menlo. Located in Silicon Valley, we are just 20 miles from both the San Francisco International Airport and San Jose Airport. We’re within 10 minutes of both US-101 and Interstate 280. We’re just a short walk from the Menlo Park CalTrain station, which provides a direct link to San Francisco.

"Through the Gates" features reminiscences from more than 100 alumni and over 150 photographs and images. The book chronicles each decade and the college’s transformation from a two-year school to a four-year, fully integrated college. It’s a special book that every Menlo alum should own.

Planning a holiday or a corporate event? Let us help you by providing a unique and convenient setting. Menlo College is the perfect location for conferences, receptions, presentations and more.

During summers and select dates throughout the academic year, we open our gates to host external events. Facilities available for rent include classrooms, athletic fields, our gymnasium, an amphitheater, a traditional 250-seat theater, outdoor gazebos, a dining hall and several spaces perfect for luncheons, weddings, meetings and/or private parties.

To help you pay for your Menlo education, we offer merit-based scholarships as well as need-based grants, low-interest loans and on-campus employment. To see what types of aid you may qualify for, use our Net Price Calculator.

Understanding Financial Aid and the costs associated with your education is important. The staff in our Financial Aid office is available to help you through this process. Please take advantage of their services.

Menlo will help you reach your goal without wasting time and money. Explore our Net Price Calculator to estimate your financial aid options for Menlo.

This calculator is for first-time freshmen only who are not being recruited for varsity athletics. If you are a transfer student, please contact the Office of Financial Aid to discuss your financial options. If you are an atheltic recruit please contact the appropriate Menlo coach.

A college education is one of the most important investments you and your family will make. At Menlo College, we are committed to making that
investment affordable. We make financial aid available to help you pay for college, including merit-based scholarships, low-interest loans, government grants and on-campus work.

To help you pay for your Menlo education, we offer merit-based scholarships as well as need-based grants, low-interest loans and on-campus employment. To see what types of aid you may qualify for, use our Net Price Calculator.

It’s easy to get to Menlo. Located in Silicon Valley, we are just 20 miles from both the San Francisco International Airport and San Jose Airport. We’re within 10 minutes of both US-101 and Interstate 280. We’re just a short walk from the Menlo Park CalTrain station, which provides a direct link to San Francisco.

Our Student Ambassadors play an important role at Menlo College, and are ready to show you around campus and answer any questions you might have about student life.

Starting college can be an intimidating new adventure. All of our Student Ambassadors have faced that challenge and have plenty of knowledge, tips and advice to make your transition easier. They can put your mind at ease for any questions you may have about student life or living on campus. Schedule a tour with one of our Student Ambassadors today!

Visit the Menlo College campus and experience its intimate, serene setting surrounded by the historic oaks trees from which our mascot takes its name. You will quickly see why our students choose to study here. Menlo offers a variety of ways for you to learn about our school, and we invite you to visit our campus.

Come experience Menlo College during our Spring Open House
Saturday, March 28, 2015 – Save the Date!
Location: Menlo College Campus, 10:00 AM
For a map and directions to campus, click here.

Please familiarize yourself with application deadlines and requirements, and take advantage of the many benefits of registering early. If you have any questions, please contact our friendly staff in the Admissions Office and they will be happy to assist you.

Menlo College application deadlines are Early Action and Regular Action (priority or regular deadlines). All required documents must be submitted by the deadline. Applications received after the Regular Action Priority deadline are subject to availability of space.

At Menlo, we focus on business education with a strong liberal-arts base.

Every undergraduate student of our top-ranked business school completes a strong liberal-arts based general education curriculum, an appropriate core curriculum covering the basics of their discipline and advanced courses comprising their major area of specialization.

The newly formed Menlo College Accounting Advisory Board is made up of 12 CPAs and accountants representing the diversified specialties of forensic accounting, taxes, audits of financial statements, international business, financial planning for retirement, personal and business insurance and medical technology.

The Menlo College Accounting Advisory Board was formed with three
main objective areas:

The School of Business Administration Advisory Board develops programs to connect the school with the business community. It provides learning opportunities for students, creates understanding of business and not-for-profit needs, develops awareness of the school and enhances student success.

Advisors provide a sounding board to ensure that the school continually builds its entrepreneurial and innovative approach to management education. The Advisory Board develops student learning opportunities such as classroom visits, guest speakers, internship offerings, competition judging and coaching and advises on curriculum. Advisors help to create Menlo's SBA Day, develop event themes, support strategic initiatives and new programming and support accreditation activities.

The Office of the Registrar is the official steward of student records, and provides services such as graduation verification and transcript requests. In addition to these services, the Office of the Registrar works closely with Academic Affairs and Academic Advising in preserving the integrity of academic policies.

Registration Information
Menlo College offers courses taught by outstanding faculty in smaller class sizes during the fall and spring semesters and Summer Session. Summer Session is generally open-enrollment for non-degree-seeking Guest Students. Guest Students cannot register online and must be registered by the Office of the Registrar after all tuition and fees are paid in full.

Learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom at Menlo College. We educate students to be experts in their major, and connect that knowledge to the professional world through our internship programs.

The purpose of the center is to prepare students for the workplace and graduate study. The center promotes awareness of ethical issues and applied ethics research. Our goal is to create a more integrated and positive approach toward understanding and explaining human thriving in organizational settings.

The Menlo College Internship Program offers organizations throughout the San Francisco Bay Area the opportunity to mentor the next generation of business leaders. We welcome you to join our partner organizations in recognizing that internships are a cost-effective way to identify and evaluate new talent, and engage with the community.

Students at Menlo College can intern in for-profit, non-profit or
government organizations in the following general areas: marketing, finance, accounting, human resource management, sports management, international management, entrepreneurship, real estate, general management and psychology.

Business majors are required to take an internship in the business sector while completing the academic elements of the curriculum. Menlo College is perfectly situated in the Silicon Valley to take advantage of such workplace experiences, and is making connections with local companies in a variety of industries.

We strongly recommend psychology students take advantage of internships as well to get experience with local schools, non-profit organizations or human services agencies. For all students, an internship is a very important first step towards future career goals.

Menlo College has more than 30 clubs and organizations that reflect the diverse passions of our students. Take a look at the list, and chances are, something will catch your interest. If not, you can always start a club of your own. Either way, when you become part of a club, you open the door to friendship, leadership opportunities and fun.

The Student Government Association’s Inter-Club Council (ICC) officers work with student organizations in planning on-campus meetings, workshops, speakers, cultural programs, service projects and other special events. Getting involved in a student organization is a great way to meet others, develop leadership skills and pursue your interests.

We’re always hearing students and alumni say, “Menlo is like a family.” This is no accident; it’s core to who we are. We have found that living, learning and playing together in a small, close-knit community builds relationships that strengthen students while they are here and for the rest of their lives.

At Menlo College, we pride ourselves on having a diverse student body. More than half our students identify as non-white, and 17% represent 30 different nations in Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. Nearly a quarter of our faculty come from countries other than the US.

At Menlo, we believe on-campus living is an essential part of the Menlo experience. We have instituted residence policies with the goal of maintaining a substantial on-campus student body, and making on-campus living a positive experience for all.

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We’re serious about food! Menlo College offers a vastly different dining experience than what you might expect. It’s more than great food; it’s a community centered on culinary expertise, fresh ingredients, healthy options and a shared sense of environmental and social responsibility.

Residence halls are supervised by Residential Life professional staff and student Resident Assistants who help create and maintain an environment conducive to personal growth and academic achievement. The Residential Life staff is available to meet with students on educational, social and personal matters.

Nearly half of Menlo College’s students compete in an intercollegiate sport. With 13 varsity NAIA programs and a strong ethic of sportsmanship, academic excellence and athletic excellence, Menlo College is a great place to be a student-athlete.

Your health is important to us.
We’ve compiled a list of information and wellness resources to help you stay healthy.

If you have questions regarding your insurance, or need help finding a local physician, we will be happy to assist you. Please call 650.543.3798 or stop by the Office of Student Affairs in the Administration Building.

Menlo College’s Academic Success Center (ASC) assists students through a wide variety of services and programs, and is available to all students who wish to improve their academic skills and ability to learn. It maximizes students' academic experience and allows them to achieve greater academic performance and personal fulfillment.

The mission of the Student Affairs Office is to provide opportunities for our students to develop their full potential for leadership and academic success, and to complement their overall educational experience.

Menlo’s student life reflects the diversity and creativity of the students in our community. With two-thirds of our students living on campus, the Menlo advantage is about much more than what happens in the classroom; it's about developing your leadership skills through clubs and organizations, developing meaningful relationships with faculty, staff and fellow students and recognizing your social responsibility through community service programs.

Our New Student Orientation is designed to offer incoming students an opportunity to gain as much information about Menlo as possible to make them feel comfortable and at home.

During orientation, student leaders guide groups of new Menlo students through fun and challenging activities. Facilitation ensures that everyone’s voice is heard and that all questions are answered. These group leaders will be your guides and resources throughout your Menlo experience.

Menlo alumni live and work in more than 88 countries around the world, forming an international network for support and advice.

“In my own international travels, being part of the Menlo family has opened doors with other alumni in business and otherwise. I have picked up the phone, and the Menlo connection has been almost a calling card. The Menlo bond goes very deep,” says Ben Efraim ’80.

We like to say that your classmates at Menlo might include a future CEO or a future world leader. Or it might be you. Our alumni achieve success all over the world; some appear on Fortune and Forbes lists. More importantly, they are doing things they love.

Keep up with your fellow Menlo grads around the world or submit your story. From kids to career, we all want to hear the latest news!

To help our alumni base stay connected, we have partnered with IntroMaps to launch an online directory for Menlo liberal arts and business school alumni. Submit your current information and we’ll keep you in the Menlo loop.

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We hope you will find and like us on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, join our group on LinkedIn and visit our website regularly to get all the latest news, events and updates about Menlo College.

Our faculty are a diverse group of engaging, global business educators who offer expert commentary and analysis on current news topics.

Financial Accounting
Prior to joining the Menlo College Faculty, Jack Klingler was Director, Accounting Research and IFRS Implementation at Alcoa. In that position, he was responsible for the transition of the company’s global accounting policies to International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as well as evaluating the impact on the company of all new accounting pronouncements. While at Alcoa, Mr. Klingler moved through a variety of positions in the company, including pension fund investment management, merger and acquisition support, Finance Director of various Business Units and Director of Financial Accounting. Alcoa currently has approximately $24 billion in sales and is one of the largest aluminum producers in the world.

Mr. Klingler is a Certified Public Accountant in Pennsylvania and a Chartered Financial Analyst, and has lectured and served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of Pittsburgh, School of Business. He received his B.S. in Accounting from Arizona State University and his MBA from Duquesne University. He is a member of the Financial Executive Institute, the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute, and the American and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Corporate Performance Evaluation
Dr. Leong is interested in corporate performance evaluation, and in particular the use of economic value added (EVA) ratios in assessing company worth. EVA differs from standard earnings calculations in its inclusion of both operating costs and capital costs.

Personal Finance | Financial Literacy | Accounting
Dr. Little’s research focuses on the links between education in personal finance at the freshman college level, financial literacy, student commitment to degree completion, and loyalty to their entering institution. She has recently been appointed Chair of the Accounting Education Committee and Member of the Advisory Board, CalCPA Peninsula Silicon Valley Chapter. Her industry experience includes full-time and consulting positions in accounting and finance with Silicon Valley firms, including Yahoo, Sprint, Motorola, and various start-ups. Little received her Master of Business Administration from Santa Clara University, and she is a second-stage doctoral candidate at the Ecole de Management in Grenoble, France

Consumer Experience in Mass Customization | Strategic Marketing and Management
Turner’s research is on the consumer’s perceived value of the co-design experience in mass customization and its impact on satisfaction and online loyalty. She has extensive experience in senior management and marketing in the private sector, including the broadband cable telecommunications industry, SMEs and entrepreneurial ventures. Turner earned her A.B, cum laude in Social Studies from Harvard University, her MBA in Marketing & Business Policy from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business; and her DBA from Grenoble Ecole de Management in Grenoble, France.

Professor Kovas has 40 years of professional experience working with Fortune 500 and small to medium size companies across a broad spectrum of business and marketing related disciplines. He has strategized, created and executed marketing programs, re-engineered company organizations and operations, consulted small and emerging companies in developing actionable business plans and assisted companies preparing for sale to third parties.

Ethics | Ethical Awareness | Moral Decision-Making | Adult Moral Development
Dr. Sekerka’s field of expertise addresses ethical awareness, moral decision-making and the influence of self-regulation, and how to establish workplace environments where ethical strength is both developed and supported. In her Ethics in Action executive speaker series, she underscores the essential nature of ethics in managers’ every day business decisions. Sekerka states, “I help students understand that unethical actions can cost millions of dollars.” She adds that “Short-term gains may put you ahead today, but the reputational costs and consequences over time will be deleterious to your character, and the strength of the company will ultimately erode.”

Leadership Development | Executive Coaching | Critical Management
Dr. Fatien Diochon’s research concentrates on leadership development, with a focus on executive coaching, power, and critical management education. She founded an executive coaching program in University of Lyon Management School, France, and she is an active member of the Academy of Management. She was recently on the board of the Critical Management Studies Division; she is also member of and chair of the research committee of the Graduate School Alliance of Executive Coaching.

Leadership Development | Executive Coaching | Critical Management
Dr. Fatien Diochon’s research concentrates on leadership development, with a focus on executive coaching, power, and critical management education. She founded an executive coaching program in University of Lyon Management School, France, and she is an active member of the Academy of Management. She was recently on the board of the Critical Management Studies Division; she is also member of and chair of the research committee of the Graduate School Alliance of Executive Coaching.

Economics | Fiscal Cliff | the Economy
Dr. Medlen’s entertaining and controversial lectures make him a popular professor amongst the students at Menlo College. His expertise is in debating the Fiscal Cliff, and discussing the economy. Medlen received his doctorate in Economics from U.C.S.B.

Voter Mobilization and Turnout | Political Participation for Minorities | Elections
Dr. Michelson is an expert in national and California state politics, with a particular focus on elections and on marginalized communities including ethnic/racial minorities and the LGBT community. She has published widely in the areas of Latino, Black, Asian, and youth voter participation, on immigration, and on same-sex marriage. Her most recent book, Mobilizing Inclusion, discusses how to increase voter turnout in minority communities; she is currently writing books on same-sex marriage and Latino undocumented youth (DREAMers). She has a Ph.D. from Yale University.

Professor Kovas has 40 years of professional experience working with Fortune 500 and small to medium size companies across a broad spectrum of business and marketing related disciplines. He has strategized, created and executed marketing programs, re-engineered company organizations and operations, consulted small and emerging companies in developing actionable business plans and assisted companies preparing for sale to third parties.

Entrepreneurial Marketing | Strategic Planning | Management
Dr. Eggers has taught numerous courses in the areas of entrepreneurial marketing, strategic planning, management, small company growth, and marketing. He is actively involved in international projects in marketing and entrepreneurship and started and consulted several startups in the recent past. Dr. Eggers is the co-chair of the annual Global Research Symposium on Marketing and Entrepreneurship. He received his MBA in Management /Marketing from the University of Hamburg, Germany and his doctorate in Entrepreneurship from Leuphana University of Lüneburg.

Ethics | Ethical Awareness | Moral Decision-Making | Adult Moral Development
Dr. Sekerka’s field of expertise addresses ethical awareness, moral decision-making and the influence of self-regulation, and how to establish workplace environments where ethical strength is both developed and supported. In her Ethics in Action executive speaker series, she underscores the essential nature of ethics in managers’ every day business decisions. Sekerka states, “I help students understand that unethical actions can cost millions of dollars.” She adds that “Short-term gains may put you ahead today, but the reputational costs and consequences over time will be deleterious to your character, and the strength of the company will ultimately erode.”

Mergers and Acquisitions | Banking and Regulation | Global Capital Markets
Dr. De’s research interests are in mergers and acquisitions, banking and regulation, and global capital markets. De received a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, a master’s in Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management, and his doctorate in Finance from Southern Illinois University.

Dr. Leschchinskii received an Honors Diploma in Applied Mathematics from Tomsk State University, Russia, an MBA from the University of Utah, and his Ph.D. in Management (Finance) from INSEAD (Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires or European Institute for Business Administration), France.

Personal Finance | Financial Literacy | Accounting
Dr. Little’s research focuses on the links between education in personal finance at the freshman college level, financial literacy, student commitment to degree completion, and loyalty to their entering institution. She has recently been appointed Chair of the Accounting Education Committee and Member of the Advisory Board, CalCPA Peninsula Silicon Valley Chapter. Her industry experience includes full-time and consulting positions in accounting and finance with Silicon Valley firms, including Yahoo, Sprint, Motorola, and various start-ups. Little received her Master of Business Administration from Santa Clara University, and she is a second-stage doctoral candidate at the Ecole de Management in Grenoble, France

Stress and Wellness | Management Skills Development | Leadership Development
Dr. Lovelace’s expertise encompasses stress and wellness within the workplace and management skills development. Her research within these domains includes leadership development (and coaching) efforts aimed at managing high demands and increasing long term control, including physical fitness, optimism and experiences of flow. Current research extends this individual focus to the organizational level by proposing workplace spirituality as an organizational factor that can facilitate improved performance and well-being. She recently served as a special issue editor for the Journal of Management Education on the topic of Stress, Performance and Wellness and has experience developing curriculum on stress and health in the workplace and management skills.

Dr. Lovelace is a veteran teacher and has extensively researched interdisciplinary and skill-based pedagogy. In the classroom, Dr. Lovelace uses on-line simulations in team leadership, change management, human resource strategy, and staffing of human resources. Her current research in this area is examining the effectiveness of simulation-based training on student’s use of evidence-based management. She also serves on the editorial board of the Academy of Management Learning and Education journal. Dr. Lovelace earned a Ph.D. in Organization Studies with a minor in Social Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Isenberg School of Management, in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Consumer Compliance Behavior
Dr. Dellande’s expertise pertains to understanding the factors that influence consumer adherence to complete long-term programs, as well as expertise in a group of services known as Compliance Dependent Services (CDS).

Dellande empirically found that one of the primary determinants of consumer adherence to complete long-term programs, e.g., debt management, once the customer is away from the service provider, is extrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation pertains to the ways in which the service provider can encourage the customer to stick with and satisfactorily complete a program.

Dellande is also an expert in Compliance Dependent Services (CDS). In certain classes of services, the consumer’s role in the service delivery process often extends beyond the face-to-face exchange; these services are long-term programs and often require a life style change. Examples of CDS include auto maintenance, chronic pain programs, education, and long-term medical programs, such as cholesterol management.

Entrepreneurial Marketing | Strategic Planning | Management
Dr. Eggers has taught numerous courses in the areas of entrepreneurial marketing, strategic planning, management, small company growth, and marketing. He is actively involved in international projects in marketing and entrepreneurship and started and consulted several startups in the recent past. Dr. Eggers is the co-chair of the annual Global Research Symposium on Marketing and Entrepreneurship. He received an MBA in Management /Marketing from the University of Hamburg, Germany, and his doctorate in Entrepreneurship from Leuphana University of Lüneburg.

Marketing | Research on Technology & Decision-Making | Business Communications
Dr. McCabe teaches marketing, research methods and business communications. She was also a Visiting Professor in the International Master’s in Marketing program at Thammasat University, Bangkok, Thailand. Working with clients including Aetna Casualty and Surety, AT&T, Andersen Consulting, the FDIC, the National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and others, Dr. McCabe was a founding partner of Gallegos, Brown, Silvey and Associates, an organizational development, training, and consulting firm. She received a master’s of Arts in Organizational Communication from California State University, Hayward, and her doctorate in Business Administration with an emphasis in Marketing from Arizona State University.

Consumer Experience in Mass Customization | Strategic Marketing & Management
Turner’s research is on the consumer’s perceived value of the co-design experience in mass customization and its impact on satisfaction and online loyalty. She has extensive experience in senior management and marketing in the private sector, including the broadband cable telecommunications industry, SMEs and entrepreneurial ventures. Turner earned her A.B, cum laude in Social Studies from Harvard University, her M.B.A in Marketing & Business Policy from the University of Chicago’s Booth School of Business; and her DBA from Grenoble Ecole de Management in Grenoble, France.

Dr. Leschchinskii received an Honors Diploma in Applied Mathematics from Tomsk State University, Russia, an MBA from the University of Utah, and his PhD in Management (Finance) from INSEAD (Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires or European Institute for Business Administration), France.

Leadership Development | Executive Coaching | Critical Management
Dr. Fatien Diochon’s research concentrates on leadership development, with a focus on executive coaching, power, and critical management education. She founded an executive coaching program in University of Lyon Management School, France, and she is an active member of the Academy of Management. She was recently on the board of the Critical Management Studies Division; she is also member of and chair of the research committee of the Graduate School Alliance of Executive Coaching.

Stress and Wellness | Management Skills Development | Leadership Development
Dr. Lovelace’s expertise encompasses stress and wellness within the workplace and management skills development. Her research within these domains includes leadership development (and coaching) efforts aimed at managing high demands and increasing long term control, including physical fitness, optimism and experiences of flow. Current research extends this individual focus to the organizational level by proposing workplace spirituality as an organizational factor that can facilitate improved performance and well-being. She recently served as a special issue editor for the Journal of Management Education on the topic of Stress, Performance and Wellness and has experience developing curriculum on stress and health in the workplace and management skills.

Dr. Lovelace is a veteran teacher and has extensively researched interdisciplinary and skill-based pedagogy. In the classroom, Dr. Lovelace uses on-line simulations in team leadership, change management, human resource strategy, and staffing of human resources. Her current research in this area is examining the effectiveness of simulation-based training on student’s use of evidence-based management. She also serves on the editorial board of the Academy of Management Learning and Education journal. Dr. Lovelace earned a Ph.D. in Organization Studies with a minor in Social Psychology from the University of Massachusetts, Isenberg School of Management, in Amherst, Massachusetts.

Ethics | Ethical Awareness | Moral Decision-Making | Adult Moral Development
Dr. Sekerka’s field of expertise addresses ethical awareness, moral decision-making and the influence of self-regulation, and how to establish workplace environments where ethical strength is both developed and supported. In her Ethics in Action executive speaker series, she underscores the essential nature of ethics in managers’ every day business decisions. Sekerka states, “I help students understand that unethical actions can cost millions of dollars.” She adds that “Short-term gains may put you ahead today, but the reputational costs and consequences over time will be deleterious to your character, and the strength of the company will ultimately erode.”

Voter Mobilization and Turnout | Political Participation for Minorities | Elections
Dr. Michelson is an expert in national and California state politics, with a particular focus on elections and on marginalized communities including ethnic/racial minorities and the LGBT community. She has published widely in the areas of Latino, Black, Asian, and youth voter participation, on immigration, and on same-sex marriage. Her most recent book, Mobilizing Inclusion, discusses how to increase voter turnout in minority communities; she is currently writing books on same-sex marriage and Latino undocumented youth (DREAMers). She has a Ph.D. from Yale University.

Dr. Leschchinskii received an Honors Diploma in Applied Mathematics from Tomsk State University, Russia, an MBA from the University of Utah, and his PhD in Management (Finance) from INSEAD (Institut Européen d’Administration des Affaires or European Institute for Business Administration), France.

Social Science | Racism & Discrimination
Dr. Yacobian teaches Diversity in the Workplace, Social Science, and Global Studies. She earned her doctorate and Outstanding Dissertation Award at the University of San Francisco in International & Multicultural Education with an emphasis in Second Language Acquisition. She is an expert in race-relations and social stratification, specializing in the institutional and structural implications of discrimination. Her research explores education as a vital means of bridging systemic inequities among marginalized and dominant groups. Her research interests include the Palestinian Conflict and human rights education.

Commercial and Promotional Strategies in the Super Bowl XLIV Telecast
In addition to 20 years of teaching, Dr. Carroll has written, taught in the International Exchange Program, produced recordings, and performed on cello. The KMXX radio station at Menlo College is managed by students under Carroll’s direction in his radio management course. He has been a Faculty Representative in the International Faculty Exchange Program for a teaching assignment at Guangdong University of Commerce and Law (GUCL) in Guangzhou, PRC. Working as an audio engineer, he has produced a CD titled “Animal Sounds,” which is a collection of recordings of the sounds of over thirty species. A website, http://www.animalsounds.info is dedicated to the CD published by Carroll Productions. Local performances on cello have allowed him to present music to the Bay Area community. Carroll received the Best Teacher of the Year Award at Commencement 2012.

Voter Mobilization and Turnout | Political Participation for Minorities | Elections
Dr. Michelson is an expert in national and California state politics, with a particular focus on elections and on marginalized communities including ethnic/racial minorities and the LGBT community. She has published widely in the areas of Latino, Black, Asian, and youth voter participation, on immigration, and on same-sex marriage. Her most recent book, Mobilizing Inclusion, discusses how to increase voter turnout in minority communities; she is currently writing books on same-sex marriage and Latino undocumented youth (DREAMers). She has a Ph.D. from Yale University.